Car Hire in Madeira
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Madeira Funchal Airport
Economy
Fiat Panda or comparable
$16.99 per day
Madeira Santa Cruz
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
$19.70 per day
Madeira Funchal Airport
Standard SUV
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
$21.67 per day
Madeira Funchal Airport
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or comparable
$26.44 per day
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Madeira Funchal Airport
Compact Crossover
Renault Captur or comparable
$32.64 per day
Madeira Funchal Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
$39.09 per day
Madeira Funchal Airport
Intermediate SUV
Opel Grandland or comparable
$43.43 per day
Madeira Funchal Airport
Full-size Crossover
Volkswagen Taigo or comparable
$52.70 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:06 on 10/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
$32 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
$1.93 per litre or $7.31 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.81 per litre or $6.86 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$2.00 per litre or $7.57 per gallon
Top 12 cities near Madeira
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16.4 km / 10.2 miles
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885.7 km / 550.3 miles
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894.5 km / 555.8 miles
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901 km / 559.9 miles
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918.5 km / 570.7 miles
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927.2 km / 576.1 miles
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928 km / 576.6 miles
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935.6 km / 581.4 miles
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964.8 km / 599.5 miles
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1,119.1 km / 695.4 miles
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1,190.8 km / 739.9 miles
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1,228.7 km / 763.5 miles
Top 8 locations near Madeira
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935.6 km / 581.4 miles
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959.9 km / 596.5 miles
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964.8 km / 599.5 miles
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966 km / 600.2 miles
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1,185.7 km / 736.8 miles
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1,186.7 km / 737.4 miles
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1,190.8 km / 739.9 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Madeira the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Madeira fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Madeira
The best month to hire a car in Madeira is January (when the average price is $15.18 per day). This is 49% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in August (when the average price is $48.52).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Madeira?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in February, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Madeira
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Madeira?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Madeira is September, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Madeira by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Magic Islands Rent A Car, Rentx Car Rental, Way2Azores Rent, Cassiano's Rent A Car, Madeira Rent |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Way2Azores Rent |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way2Azores Rent | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Fiat 500X | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Way2Azores Rent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Rentx Car Rental | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 3 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Mitsubishi Space Star | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
AY
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Taigo
27/06/2025
Beautiful island , locals very friendly, amazing food at reasonable prices in the restaurants .
OG
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
14/05/2025
Please take time to see Porto Moniz and Cabo Girão and you love walking then go to the southern part of the Island in Caniçal! Too many places to mention!
GB
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
12/05/2025
Having the car for the island made it much easier to explore at our own pace and without too many people on a large tour. We loved Porto Moniz natural swimming pools and also Monte. Some beautiful restaurants down Santa Maria street in Funchal.
SJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
24/04/2025
Madeira is a beautiful island and it was great having a car to be able to get around and explore!
TC
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
14/04/2025
Traveled most of the Island and really enjoyed having an automatic gearbox. Great views along the coast roads. We loved the sea food at all the restaurants we used. Weather could have been better but it didn't spoil our trip.
JV
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
09/04/2025
I used the rental car to drive all around the island for hiking and exploring...up some super steep roads and it handled everything well!
JD
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
08/04/2025
Lavada walks and visiting sites of natural beauty. Having a hire car removed the pressure of time and added flexibility to "wander".
GM
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
04/04/2025
The island of Madeira is beautiful, the food is amazing and the people are lovely.
RE
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
18/03/2025
Drove all over the island, climbed Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro and did a few levada and waterfall treks. Sledding and the cable car were fun in Funchal.
RI
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
03/12/2024
Loved walking the levadas, very Madeiran. And the weather was good.
AK
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
08/11/2024
Madeira is great: beautiful mountains and coasts, lovely people, nice food and reasonable prices. What's not to like!
JS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
03/10/2024
Great car and fast service. Easy.
TN
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
22/09/2024
Madeira is amazing, both nature and restaurants
MD
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz B Class
20/08/2024
Hiking, people, points of interest, landscapes...
GL
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
14/08/2024
I have a lovely trip
DE
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Tiguan
12/08/2024
Amazing variety of hikes. Weather was great. We visited North and South of Madeira. We preferred the quieter North of the island.
OG
United Kingdom
Dacia Sandero Stepway
07/08/2024
We love walking the levadas. Visiting the amazing beauty spots, The food is always good. The bolo do caco, the limpets, espada and meat on the spit. Of course we went to calheta too! Lovely beach!
LB
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
06/07/2024
We would not of been able to get around without a car and see all the amazing spots Madeira has to offer
IW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Tiguan
05/07/2024
A great trip with lots to see, made easier with a car due to the number of hills
DJ
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
02/07/2024
Madeira is a breathtaking island with stunning scenery, well worth a visit. The road infrastructure is very impressive but there are some very windy, steep roads so you need to be a confident driver and I recommend hiring a powerful car.
ER
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
02/07/2024
Nice hikes
SS
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
26/06/2024
Having a car helped us drive around the island without ever having to wait on taxis or public transport. Great independence during our holidays.
AS
United Kingdom
Jeep Compass
04/06/2024
But if everything
SB
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo STW
21/05/2024
Lovely island, nice to explore
JD
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
20/05/2024
Great trip, was hoping for more sun!
LG
North Macedonia
Citroën C1
10/05/2024 
BL
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
26/04/2024
Thrilling driving (if slightly scary), beautiful walks.
LC
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
18/04/2024
Madeira is a beautiful island, people are friendly, the scenery is amazing and the food is delicious. We will definitely be back!
AG
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
14/04/2024
Best island
JY
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo
06/04/2024
Hiking driving to various different towns and viewpoints. Having a great road trip
RK
United Kingdom
Opel Crossland
06/04/2024
Thanks Philip. It's been a pleasure to talk to you. Best wishes from my girls and a baby boy!
MA
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
25/03/2024
Good small car, but boot big enough for folded disability scooter. Great economy. Madeira is very green & beautiful lots to see & very friendly people. Scenery varies from very good gto stupendous!
FL
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
26/02/2024
Madeira is worth a visit, especially the north coast if you want to have a taste of the 'old' days.
AP
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
24/02/2024
A great month hiking along the levadas.
RH
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
22/02/2024
Explored island and loved what we saw. Good standard if car helped make this experience good.
LC
United Kingdom
Dacia Sandero Stepway
22/02/2024
Madeira is truly the pearl of the Atlantic
AM
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
21/02/2024
Great time with friends, although a couple suffered tummy upsets
MO
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo
21/02/2024
nice thankyou
JA
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
28/01/2024
Weather pretty bad. Wrong time of year to visit
DS
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
17/01/2024
Lots of driving on steep bendy roads. Automatic was essential as weather was mixed
CG
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
15/01/2024
Holidays
FP
Estonia
Citroën C3
14/01/2024
Madeira is amazing and you definitely need a car to see all the beauties!
JM
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
11/01/2024
The trip was great. 9 nights in Madeira in total but for the first 5 we stayed in Funchal and no vehicle was needed. Rented a car due to the location of where we were moving onto and the rural, mountain area of Sao Vincente. The cars took us through the clouds, up steep hills into the mountains. 
AG
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
04/01/2024
Lots of time spent hiking in the wonderful landscapes of Madeira.
MT
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
31/12/2023
Both chaps we dealt with were very pleasant, very helpful and the young lad. When we return the car was a very pleasant chap.
HG
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
06/11/2023
My few days wasn't enough to really have a great experience, bring mosquitoe repellent and anti bite cream
KH
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
25/10/2023
Beautiful place, lots to do and see. Enjoyed skywalk, volcanic pools, walking with easy to follow paths and well maintained roads
JS
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308 STW
18/10/2023
First time to a lovely island. Sadly the weather was hit and miss but we made the most of it. Some great meals out in Funchal restaurants.
DP
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
14/10/2023
Walked the levadas. Visited botanical gardens. Hemmingways restaurant was fantastic.
JS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
13/10/2023
Really enjoyed driving across the island, the roads were hilly and tight but the scenery and views were outstanding. We stayed in Santana, Calheta and Funchal and enjoyed all 3!
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
InsularCar
9.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
RightCars
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
731
Total rental companies
49
Average daily price
$31.58
Lowest daily price
$16.99
Total cars available
677
Top 49 suppliers in Madeira in 2025
InsularCar
1 location
$35 - $137
Renting Madeira
1 location
$77 - $153
Vanscape
1 location
$58 - $135
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
1 location
$54 - $115
Rentx Car Rental
1 location
$56 - $99
Rodavante
1 location
$47 - $186
Guerin
1 location
$65 - $450
Alamo
1 location
$58 - $116
Enterprise
1 location
$64 - $128
Centauro
1 location
$41 - $70
Dollar
1 location
$55 - $111
Key'n Go
1 location
$73 - $112
Magic Islands Rent A Car
1 location
$95 - $254
Prime Azores
1 location
$82 - $111
Cassiano's Rent A Car
1 location
$28 - $64
AD Car Rental
1 location
$39 - $100
SIXT
1 location
$55 - $104
Drive on Holidays
1 location
$33 - $91
ABBYCAR
1 location
$47 - $107
Madeira Rent
1 location
$50 - $256
Drivalia
1 location
$59 - $108
United Rent A Car
1 location
$59 - $108
Tangerine Rent A Car
1 location
$43 - $181
WheeGo
1 location
$52 - $211
Europcar
1 location
$56 - $82
Budget
1 location
$100 - $635
Bravacar
1 location
$26 - $40
Cargini
1 location
$38 - $53
Firefly
1 location
$38 - $53
Avis
1 location
$514
Keddy
1 location
$51 - $71
National
1 location
$51 - $71
Specific Rent
1 location
$51 - $71
Thrifty
1 location
$57 - $97
Hertz
1 location
$62 - $117
North Car Rental
1 location
$43 - $64
AddCar
1 location
$200 - $305
Ok Mobility
1 location
$54 - $275
Drive4Move
1 location
$54 - $275
Surprice
1 location
$24 - $244
Way2Azores Rent
1 location
$17 - $131
Priceless
1 location
$17 - $131
7M Rent A Car
1 location
$60 - $143
Autounion
2 locations
$20 - $50
Funchal Drive rent a Car
1 location
$20 - $81
Klass Wagen
1 location
$39 - $70
International Car
1 location
$39 - $70
Goldcar
1 location
$34 - $110
RightCars
1 location
$31 - $67
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